Establishing and Maintaining a Training Program

Practical Training Tips for Smaller Firms is a checklist that suggests tips for establishing and maintaining a training program:

• Purchase training software
  
• Create a resource book for new employees of processes
  
• Set specific dates each month to offer new-hire training
  
• Use the software program Camtasia Studio to capture screen shots
  
• Create a training library
  
• Find grants or tax credits
  
• Use your reps
  
• Use DVDs to focus on technical skills
  
• Videotape all training sessions
  
• Create learning plans for your employees and use them as part of the mentoring process
  
• Bring in outside trainers
  
• Turn repetitive questions into a weekly or monthly tips e-mail
  
• Be creative with training opportunities